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CD Review: The Original 7ven, “Condensate”
Ah ha haaah! The Time are back whether Prince likes it or not. It's time to Condensate
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The Popdose Guide to Babyface
Exploring the whip appeal of one of the most prolific hitmakers of the '80s
Read More »Popdose Flashback ’91: Color Me Badd, “C.M.B.”
Dave Steed reflects back on the New Jack Swing era as Color Me Badd's debut album turns 20 years old this week.
Read More »Popdose Flashback ’91: Boyz II Men, “Cooleyhighharmony”
Nathan, Michael, Shawn and Wanya: four names that were on everyone's mind 20 years ago. Dave Steed takes a look back at his awkward teen years and nights spent alone with Boyz II Men's
Read More »Popdose Flashback ’90: Bell Biv DeVoe, “Poison”
Slap it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no! Bell Biv DeVoe's debut is 20 years old!
Read More »CHART ATTACK!: 8/19/89
Hello, everybody! I’ll be honest with you — this chart kind of stinks. I mean, it’s not “wretched,” but I wouldn’t say it’s “good by any stretch of the imagination,” either. But you know
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